Loess Vinos

Loess Vinos is dedicated to terroir-driven winemaking expressive of the finest Ribera del Duero vineyards. They combed the area looking for the right combination of soils, micro-climates and topography to yield the best quality Tinta del Pais. This is the local name for Ribera del Duero’s star grape, Tempranillo. Their search led to the acquisition of six prime vineyards in Roa, Burgos.

LOESS INSPIRATION, TEMPRANILLO EN ROBLE, DO RIBERA DEL DUERO, LOESS VINOS, 2021

Tempranillo

$ 29

$ 174

The Loess Vinos Inspiration cuvée is a Roble style of Tempranillo, meaning that is has been aged in oak, but for a shorter time than the one-year minimum for Crianza classification. This firm, darkfruited Tempranillo has subtle cedar spice nuances from its nine months in new and seasoned French oak. It is very fresh, with a firm palate structure and ripe, taut tannins. 2024-2034 –jb

13%

Dark cherry, plum, clove, nutmeg

Dark fruit, dark chocolate, baking spice

Three-cheese vegetarian lasagna

4170

LOESS BLUE CAPSULE, DO RIBERA DEL DUERO, LOESS VINOS, 2020

Tempranillo

$ 38

$ 228

A full-bodied, brawny Tempranillo with intense dark fruit and spiced aromas, lifted by minty nuances. The palate is bold and taut with smoky, toasty flavours from 12 months ageing in new French oak barrels. Prominent tannins mark the finish. Needs a couple of years to unwind. 2025-2033 –jb

12.5%

Menthol, dark cherry, cassis, allspice

Plum, cassis, tobacco, smoky

Cordero asado

4172

Tempranillo

$ 37 $ 222

A full-bodied, ripe Tempranillo aged for 12 months in French oak. Attractive notes of red fruit, cherry liqueur, and graphite hints define the nose. The palate is highly concentrated with dark fruit flavours, deepened by dark chocolate and baking spice nuances. Firm and lively with well structured sinewy tannins. Super value. 2024-2032–jb

15%

Cherry, kirsch, cassis, pencil shavings

Cherry, cassis, dark chocolate, clove

Chilindron game stew

4171

Tempranillo

$ 35 $ 210

The Roble 2021 cuvée is aged for just three months in barrel, giving it a lighter profile and discreet spice. Enticing floral notes lift the blue and black fruit flavours. The palate is medium in body, with a tightly knit structure and firm tannins. Still very youthful but should integrate nicely within a year or two. 2024-2028 –jb

14.5%

Plum, blueberry, violet, almond essence

Plum, blueberry, cassis, cinnamon

Tapas snack of morcilla de Granada

Spain

Bodegas Zifar

In 2014, husband and wife team Alejandro Gómez Sigala and Letizia Mangione purchased the Bodegas Zifar in Peñafiel. This estate, nestled in the heart of Ribera del Duero, quickly garnered international acclaim for its robust red wines. Winemaking is overseen by top Bordeaux oenologist, Jean-Marc Sauboua. Rigorous care is taken in the vineyards – some of which are centuries old – to ensure pristine fruit quality.